Tampa General Hospital, Organizational Development

Organizational Development
1 Tampa General Circle
Tampa, FL 33606

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		ACLS Prep Class (ECG & Pharmacology) 2010
		ACLS Provider 2009 (2 Day Provider)
		ACLS Provider 2010 (2 Day Provider)
		ACLS Renewal Class (1-Day) 2010
		Basic Computing 101 (2009)
		Basics in Risk Management for Managers (2009)
		CPR-Basic Life Support Class (Healthcare Providers) 2009
		CPR-Basic Life Support Class (Healthcare Providers) 2010
		Horizon Supply Source (HSS) 2009
		Microsoft � PowerPoint 2003 Level I (2009)
		Neonatal Resuscitation Program Provider & Renewal (2009)
		PALS Instructor Course 2009
		PCT Bring Your Lunch and Learn Programs 2009

PALS 2009
This class is ONLY for Tampa General Employees.

TGH Staff:  PRIOR TO IN PERSON COURSE REGISTRATION or PARTICIPATION: Please confirm your class attendance with Supervisor, Manager, Director, or VP.

REGISTRATION:  ONLY in Organizational Development (OD):
To register, complete the registration agreement in Organizational Development (OD). You may  arrange to borrow a textbook at that time. Please read the agreements carefully, you are  accountable for the content provided. (You will receive a copy of the agreements.)

COURSE TITLE:
2009 PALS Class

2009 CLASS SCHEDULE: (Information ONLY - Class registration is in OD)
Jan. 20
Feb. 24
March 10
April 6
May 7
June 15
July 29
August 25
September 17
October 27
NOVEMBER - NO CLASS
December 22

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
To help you achieve course objectives, the PALS Class includes practice learning stations and a Megacode testing station. The practice learning stations provide the opportunity to participate in a variety of learning activities, including:
> Simulated clinical scenarios
> Demonstrations by instructors or videos
> Discussion and role-playing
> Practicing effective resuscitation team member and leader behaviors

In these learning stations you will practice essentials skills both individually and as part of a team. This course emphasizes effective team skills as a vital part of the resuscitative effort. You will receive training in effective team behaviors and have the opportunity to practice as a team member and a team leader.

At the end of the course, you will participate in a Megacode Testing station to validate your achievement in the course objectives. Simulated arrest scenarios will asses the following:
> Demonstration of core case materials, skills, and resuscitation techniques
> Implementation of various algorithms
> Demonstrate ability to interpret cardiac arrhythmias
> Use of appropriate PALS drug therapy
> Perform behaviors of an effective team member and leader

OBJECTIVES:
Upon successful completion of this course, the participant should be able to:
> Recognize and initiate early management of peri-arrest conditions that may result in cardiac arrest or complicate the outcomes following resuscitation.
> Demonstrate proficiency in providing BLS care, include prioritizing chest compressions and integrating AED use.
> Manage cardiac arrest until return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC), termination of resuscitation, or transfer of care to another area.
> Demonstrate effective communication as a member or leader of a resuscitation team and identify the impact of team dynamics on overall team performance.

LOCATION:
R200 & R201

TARGET AUDIENCE:
Tampa General Hospital staff RNs, ARNPs, LPNs, PAs, Pharmacists, Respiratory Therapists, EMTs, and Paramedics who may potentially respond to or participate in a pediatric resuscitation. THIS CLASS IS NOT FOR PHYSICIAN RESPONDERS.

COURSE FEE:  None

PARTICIPANT CREDIT HOURS:
Nursing Continuing Education:  14.0 Contact Hours by TGH Provider  NCE #2763
                  5.0 of the 14 qualify for Pediatric Brain/Spinal Trauma hours
Respiratory Continuing Education: 14.0 Contact Hours by TGH Provider  RCE #123
                        5.0 of the 14 qualify as Pediatric Brain/Spinal Trauma hours
All Other Participants:  14.0 Contact Hours by TGH Provider  NCE #2763
    5.0  of the 14 qualify for Pediatric Brain/Spinal Trauma hours

REGISTRATION IS ONLY in Organizational Development (OD):
To register, complete the registration agreement in Organizational Development (OD). You may  arrange to borrow a textbook at that time. Please read the agreements carefully, you are  accountable for the content provided. (You will receive a copy of the agreements.)

SPONSORED BY:
Tampa General Hospital - Organizational Development

FOR QUESTIONS:
Please contact Melisa Kolettis, RN, BSN, CCRN, Educational Specialist @ (813) 844-8180 or e-mail to: mrkolettis@tgh.org

DISABILITY ACCOMMODATIONS:
Please contact Melisa Kolettis at (813) 844-8180 or e-mail to mrkolettis@tgh.org a minimum of 7 working days in advance of the course if a reasonable accommodation of disability is needed.